The DELL E5-2628V3 comes with the Intel E5-2628V3 processor, a key component of Intel's v3 generation of the Xeon E5 family. Engineered for optimal performance in mid-range servers and workstations, this processor has a base clock speed of 2.50GHz. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, making it particularly effective for applications that can utilize high levels of parallel processing. With a 20MB cache, the processor is capable of quickly accessing important data, improving the efficiency and speed of computational tasks. Furthermore, the E5-2628V3 has a relatively low Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 85W, pointing towards its energy efficiency. This CPU supports DDR4 memory, which offers faster speeds and lower voltage requirements compared to older memory technologies. It's a reliable choice for businesses looking for balanced performance and power consumption for virtualization, database management, and other server-related tasks.